When couples join their lives and possessions under one roof, their styles don’t always match up. Compromises happen; sometimes arguments ensue and someone is forced to sell their beloved things or bury them in storage. This was not the case for Randy and Heather Zieber, however, who met while traveling through London in 2005 and later married and settled in Vancouver after a three-year long-distance relationship.

Their possessions had just as much in common as they did. Even before they met, they both collected crosses, and they both had a knack for sourcing similar artsy found objects. Their combined style blends various artwork — Randy is an artist — with interesting lighting pieces for a layered, eclectic look. “It was amazing how well it all came together,” says Heather, a stay-at-home mom and part-time masseuse.

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